Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw said:
'I want all children to have the best education they can and mathematics is a fundamental part of that. It is essential for everyday life and understanding of our world…We must all play our part to ensure that all pupils receive the best possible mathematics education. '

School Improvement Liverpool can support secondary and secondary special schools to develop their provision for a vibrant and relevant maths curriculum through a wide range of in school consultancy, CPD sessions and networks and forums.

The new National Curriculum for 2014 sets out why we teach maths in schools:
‘Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.’

Maths Specific CPD

Professional Development: Enhanced Subject Knowledge for the new Mathematics GCSE specificationsComing Summer term 2015!

Maths for Teaching Assistants
Enhancing the mathematical skills of your teaching assistants in algebra, fractions, time and geometry.

Using Geogebra to enhance Mathematics teaching
Developing teachers’ use of free dynamic software to enhance the learning of geometry, algebra and statistics. This course will be a hands-on practical session, where delegates will have ready-to-use interactive pages to support lessons on return to school.

Maths for GCSE Science
CPD to support the development of key mathematics skills required by the new specifications for GCSE sciences.

Maths for A Level Sciences
There is growing acknowledgement that A level sciences require secure mathematical skills and sessions are available to support both staff and students.

Maths for A Level Biology

Maths for A Level Physics

Maths for A Level Chemistry

Numeracy across the Curriculum
Mathematics is crucial for analysis, problem solving and deep learning in many subject areas, and in life and work. Content will include how maths concepts are part of the wider curriculum, consider methodology and terminology that different teachers might use in different contexts, and creating a culture where number across the curriculum is an integral part of planning, observation and dialogue.

Date

Time

Venue

24th September 2014

16.00 -17.00

TBC

28th January 2015

16.00 -17.00

TBC

20th May 2015

16.00 -17.00

TBC

Key Stage 3

CPD sessions to support the development of maths in KS3.

Teaching the Level 2/3 learner
How to teach calculation from the basics of mental calculation moving to jottings, informal written methods and then expected written methods in an age appropriate way. This course will include suggestions on ways to develop and practice these skills across all maths topics, not just number.

Key Stage 3 Maths Network‘Meeting made me more aware of upcoming reforms across the key stages, especially KS3 and 4’
Key Stage Meetings are an opportunity to share and gather information and good practice, and network with other teachers, as well as provide support for schools in developing teaching and learning, progression and assessment in Maths.Contact:[email protected]

Meeting dates 2014-15

22nd October 2014

15.30 -17.00

11th February 2015

15.30 – 17.00

17th June 2015

15.30 -17.00

Key Stage 4

‘Well-resourced and presented’

Key Stage Meetings are an opportunity to share and gather information and good practice, and network with other teachers, as well as provide support for schools in developing teaching and learning, progression and assessment in Science.Contact:[email protected]

Meeting dates 2014-15

11th November 2014

15.30 – 17.00

11th March 2015

15.30 – 17.00

30th June 2015

15.30 – 17.00

Key Stage 5

Whilst continuing to support schools with current A-Levels, we are preparing for A-Level reform. Reform of maths A-levels has been postponed until September 2016 and we await the subject criteria are available for Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Once specifications have been published, schools can arrange for bespoke CPD or attend central training at the KS5 network meetings.
We are also supporting schools in preparing for the Core Maths qualifications being introduced in September 2015. The new core maths qualifications are designed for students who achieve a B or C in GCSE maths. It will also be available for those with an A* and A grade who are not taking A or AS level maths.

Numeracy across the curriculum and Numeracy Coordinators
Effective numeracy practices and numeracy provision across the curriculum support the progress of all pupils.
In order to achieve this, schools are offered a range of high quality CPD sessions, supported by bespoke in-school support. There are termly meetings for Numeracy Co-ordinators which focus on national and local developments and priorities.

Bespoke CPD
These CPD sessions will help your school to implement, develop and review National Curriculum 2014.

Maths for new A Level specifications
CPD to support the development of key mathematics skills required by the new A Level specifications. The new specifications for the subjects listed below have identified Maths content for the first time. Support will be available through 2 hour CPD sessions.

Maths for A Level Biology

Maths for A Level Physics

Maths for A Level Chemistry

Maths for A Level Business

Maths for A Level Geography

Maths for A Level Economics

Maths for A Level Psychology

Maths for A Level Sciences
CPD session to support the development of key mathematics skills required by the new A Level specifications. The new specifications for the subjects listed below have identified Maths content for the first time. Support will be available through 2 hour CPD sessions.

Maths for A Level Biology

Maths for A Level Physics

Maths for A Level Chemistry

In order to achieve this, schools are offered a range of high quality CPD sessions, supported by bespoke in-school support.

A Level Maths Networks ‘Good delivery and stimulating discussion’
Key Stage Meetings are an opportunity to share and gather information and good practice, and network with other teachers, as well as provide support for schools in developing teaching and learning, progression and assessment in Maths.Contact:[email protected]

Meeting dates 2014-15

20th November 2014

15.30 – 17.00

19th March 2015

15.30 – 17.00

2nd July 2015

15.30 – 17.00

Numeracy across the Curriculum – Autumn resources

This session is aimed at Numeracy across the curriculum Co-ordinators and aims to;

Promote the development of numeracy practice in schools

To establish consistent expectations of pupils' use and understanding of mathematics across the curriculum

To promote transferable knowledge, skills and understanding

Mathematics is crucial for analysis, problem solving and deep learning in many subject areas, and in life and work. Content will include how maths concepts are part of the wider curriculum, consider methodology and terminology that different teachers might use in different contexts, and create a culture where number across the curriculum is an integral part of planning, observation and dialogue.

Numeracy across the currciculum is further supported by bespoke CPD for individual schools and departments.